For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 365 students in Seward County, NE (there are , serving 2,771 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Seward County, NE are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Seward County, NE include St. Paul Lutheran School and St. John Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Nebraska private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Seward County, NE are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Top Ranked Seward County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
877 N Columbia Ave
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-4535
Gr: K-8 | 177 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1100 D St
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
Utica, NE 68456
(402) 534-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
425 South St
Staplehurst, NE 68439
(402) 535-2251
Staplehurst, NE 68439
(402) 535-2251
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
St. Vincent Depaul School
(Catholic)
152 Pinewood Ave
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-9525
Seward, NE 68434
(402) 643-9525
Gr: PK-5 | 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Seward County, NE?
The top ranked private schools in Seward County, NE include St. Paul Lutheran School and St. John Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Seward County?
4 private schools are located in Seward County.
What percentage of students in Seward County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Seward County are educated in private schools (compared to the NE state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Seward County?
100% of private schools in Seward County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
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